272 results
Adult education simulations $5-10
Economics and History: Communism vs. Capitalism, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game!
This highly interactive game gives students a hands-on, experiential understanding of the differences in between communism and capitalism. Students will learn more about the key components of communism, capitalism, and socialism.
Out of all of the activities that I do in my class, students probably have the most fun playing this game.
There is a reflection that follows the game, as well as a sheet that the students can fill out. After they have filled it out, allow for a discussion on the imp
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Geometric Optics, Lenses and Mirrors
In this guided inquiry two part PhET lab your students will investigate how an image is formed by four different optical instruments: a convex lens, a concave lens, a convex mirror and a concave mirror. In Part 1 students will investigate (1) how the characteristics of the image change as the object is brought closer to each of the lenses and mirrors, (2) the similarities and differences in image formation for each of the lenses and mirrors and (3) the meaning of the points F and 2F for the conv
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Also included in: Optics Complete Unit Bundle
Genetics and Heredity Lab: Celebrity Babies and Punnett Squares!
Come let's explore the world of genetics by creating Celebrity Babies! Students will use Punnett Squares and the concepts of heredity to become genetic counselors for some of the most popular celebrity couples of today! Included in this activity is: 1. Student Lab Worksheet2. Teachers' Guide3. Baby Templates4. Celebrity Couples (w/simulated genotypes)*Updated December 2022- New Celebrity Couples! 32 Celebrity Couples! Students LOVE this activity and will definitely leave your classroom with a
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Electric Circuits, Resistors in Series & Parallel
Using this electric circuits PhET guided inquiry lab your students will gain an in depth understanding of the difference between resistors in series circuits and resistors in parallel circuits. I have done these activities with my students many times and they always find them fun and engaging. The best part is that your students won't even know they are learning as they complete the included inquiry-based laboratory assignment sheet. The PhET Circuit Construction Kit: DC simulation can be found
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Also included in: Electric Circuits Bundle No. 1: Resistors in Series and Parallel
**Containment/Cold War Simulation**
The Containment/Cold War Simulation immerses students in the various events, proxy wars, and heated scenarios which the United States dealt with throughout the Cold War. Students will learn about how the end of WW2 led to the Cold War, NATO & the Warsaw Pact, as well as most of the main events of the Cold War.Some of the historical events included in the Simulation slides are:Truman Doctrine - Greece/Turkey 1947Berlin Airlift - 1948/49Korean War: 1950-1953Cuba - Bay of Pigs: 1961Vietnam War
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Buying a House Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated housing market. There will be several houses to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Buyers are to use their net income and the houses’ details to determine their most optimal house. At the end of the simulation, students will justify their housing decision.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Colonial Government Simulation Activity
This activity gives students a chance to more fully explore and understand how the different parts of English colonial government functioned by giving them a chance to solve problems experienced by an actual English colony. Students will take on several different roles, and by acting out of their assigned roles, they will gain an understanding how a colonial charter, assembly, and governor all interacted and worked together to establish rule of law in the New World. This is a great simulation ac
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Types:
Competition for Biotic & Abiotic Factors Stamp & Dice Game
If you have played the Traveling Nitrogen Activity found at: http://www.windows2universe.org/teacher_resources/nitrogen_activity.pdf this game is exactly like that but modified for biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
Students will travel as a white-tailed deer to different lab stations to simulate competition for abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem.
Directions (from actual worksheet):
1. Pick a start location….DO NOT sta
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Renting an Apartment Simulation
Students will interact in a simulated apartment market. There will be several apartments to choose from, as students must factor in their annual salary, expenses, credit score, and other financial dynamics. Renters will use their job earnings in order to determine which apartment is best suited for their particular financial situation. At the end of the simulation, students will state why they chose the apartment that they chose.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a B
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Functional Map Activities
Functional Stimuli for Cognitive Retraining: Functional Map Activities (easy, moderate, and difficult levels)This bundle includes:-3 maps (an easy and difficulty version of each or a total of 6)-5 easy, 5 moderate, and 5 difficult versions of errand activities per map (total of 45 executive function tasks)-1 easy and 1 difficult version of memory tasks per map (total of 6 immediate/short-term memory tasks)-1 working memory task per difficult map (total of 3)-1 task related to providing direction
Subjects:
Grades:
Adult Education
Also included in: Season One Bundle
Solve the Problems Before the Russian Revolution!
Before the Soviet Union became a communist state, the Russian Empire struggled to solve a multitude of problems. Can your students solve the complex issues facing the empire before it crumbles into revolution and war? This historical simulation places students in the shoes of those supporting Czar Nicholas II, capitalists, communists, the military, factory workers, and former peasants. After being assigned a group and reading about the problems they face, students are tasked with coming up with
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Boom Cards: Following Real Recipes for Life Skills (distance learning w/ audio)
*Find many more speech and language and special education Boom cards here*This virtual Boom deck contains multiple recipe options (pancakes, macaroni and cheese, cake) that use real recipes from boxes. Each recipe walks through the whole process and includes multiple activities such as identifying appropriate tools, gathering ingredients, sequencing steps, and reading directions. This deck can be paired with actual cooking activities made with common household ingredients.Information on Boom fro
Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
Types:
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration – Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration - Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Tablets wi
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Also included in: Mega Biology Resource Collection - Fully editable and growing bundle
Ecosystems and Ecological Succession – A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity
Ecosystems and Ecological Succession - A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it; mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Tablets wil
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Also included in: Mega Biology Resource Collection - Fully editable and growing bundle
Aegean Sea - Ancient Greek City-State Trading Game/Simulation
The geography of Greece is rugged and isolating. Mountains made travel on land slow and difficult, so the Greeks took to the seas as the best way to connect with their far-flung neighbors and established a robust trade network. Maritime trade allowed the Greek city-states to spread their goods, ideas, and eventually their spread their culture across the Mediterranean. This simulation game illustrates for students the importance of trade to the ancient Greek. During the game, students will engage
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
Types:
Introduction to Evolution – A Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
Introduction to Evolution - A digital, device-based resource that will get your kids out of their seats, engaged, utilizing technology, and collaborating to solve real problems and test their knowledge. This activity works well across grades as a means of assessment, review, and/or instruction. This hunt was designed for middle/high school biological science students.This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it; mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add d
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Also included in: Mega Biology Resource Collection - Fully editable and growing bundle
Biodiversity – A Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
Biodiversity - A Digital, Device-Based resource that will get your kids out of their seats, engaged, utilizing technology, and collaborating to solve real problems and test their knowledge.This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity,
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Also included in: Mega Biology Resource Collection - Fully editable and growing bundle
Mock Job Interview Resources - Career Readiness - Partner Activity - Editable
Ready to help your students ace their first job interview? Look no further – this comprehensive resource has got you covered! Get your students job-ready and confident! Here’s what you’ll get:✅ Job Interview Tips: Equip your students with the skills they need to shine in any interview scenario.✅ Using the STAR Method: Master the art of answering interview questions with confidence.✅ Mock Job Listings: Practice makes perfect! Explore realistic job listings to prepare for the real deal.✅ Common Jo
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
CCSS:
Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity
Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing - Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.***********This activity can also be found bundled at a significant discount in my Types of Chemical Reactions and Balancing - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle. I
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Also included in: Chemistry – Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity Bundle
Climate Change – A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity
Climate Change - A Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, and Tablets will all work perfectly.
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
...
Also included in: Climate Change Mega Bundle - Lessons, Activities, Assessments
PhET Simulation Online Lab: Force of Friction
The goal of this PhET online lab activity is for your students to gain a deeper understanding of static and kinetic friction forces, Newton’s laws of motion and how to determine the coefficients of static and kinetic friction. This activity includes collecting data about frictional forces, graphing the data and analysis of the graph to determine the coefficients of friction. This web based lab is available as a PDF file that can be completed by distance learners. This online lab activity uses th
Subjects:
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Also included in: Newton’s Laws of Motion Bundle: Three PhET Online Labs
Mock Job Interview Simulation
This has been one of the most impactful lessons I have created, namely because I still periodically hear from former students about how this activity helped them secure their coveted jobs.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a discount from my TPT store at the following link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Book-About-Hands-On-Financial-Literacy-Simulations-for-Teens-Young-Adults-3047053.
Click
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Edgar Allan Poe Biography Digital Escape Room
In this exciting digital escape room game, students must hunt through the Poe Museum to find clues that will unlock a hidden artifact. Students will be captivated as they play immersed in a digital 360 degree view room. When students get into the escape room, they will be greeted by creepy music and fun interactive puzzles. Volume is a must for this game! Students will start at the "Start Here" button on the front door and work their way through the numbered locks.A pleasant surprise awaits as s
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Culture Simulation
The following is a simulation and role-play activity in which students will learn role-play a make believe tribe's cultural norms, values, beliefs, customs, material culture, language, and methods of communication to further students understanding of culture, cultural transmission, cultural awareness, and cultural diversity.Although this simulation is designed for a Sociology class, it has been and can be used in World History class, Anthropology class, and various other classes.For this simulat
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 272 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands